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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
Gen. Sparks Career.
From the PHILADELPHIA Record


WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 19-Nothing in the
General Land Office became Commissioner
Sparks like his leaving it. He was the proverbial
March-coming in like lion and going out like
lamb. He is bornSfighter, strong willed,
disputatious, pugnacious. A tall, large boned
man, with a large head, good deal of silvery
gray hair and beard, and pair of gold-rimmed
eyeglasses which used to come tumbling off
when his long arms began to revolve in the
midst of some excited speech in the House of
representatives. He was Chairman of the Com
mttee on Military Affairs during the latter part
of his term, partly because of his being a tituar
General, but largely because he was a natural
soldier. AS chairman of that committee he
fought many terrible battles on the floor with
much eloQuence and gesticulation-"a cross be-
tween a windmill and a observation-disclosures
coming out with great satisfaction to himself
His most famous encounter was with James b.
Weaver, of Iowa, candidate of the Greenbackers
|, for President, and still member of the House.
In the midst of an overheated debate Sparks
called Weaver a liar, or Weaver called Sparks
one, I've forgotten which. Each advanced
toward the other with threatening fists and the
desperate appeal Let me get at him." But a
dozen Republicans held Weaver while a dozen
Democrats held Sparks 40 feet away, and would
not let them go until they were comparatively
TO get at him." and George Wash.
ington Jones, a Texas Greenbacker. stand.
ing on the seat of his chair, shouted:
"Oh, let them have il outs Mr.. Sparks
was not extlnguished when he was immersed in
the Commissionship of the General Land Office
He was just the same. He fought the railways
the settlers, the minor officials of the govern.
ment, and even his official superiors. He was
subordinate, yet he acted as though he had been
supreme. The First Comptroller Of the Treas
ury, who sometimes arTogates to himself
greater powers than are vested in the United
States Supreme Court, could not have been more
aspiring of authority. OF course there could be
but one end to such course, no matter how
much good man might do along the way
Sparks will not suffer He is well to do He
could not have tRken the office at all otherwise
for it only pays $4,000 year, He say, his ex.
perience in il cost him just $4,000 more than
his salary. He will stay here this winter to see
how his successor shall come out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
A Financial and Mental Wreck.

The story of the mental and financial
condition of ex-senator Jones, of Florida,
which appears in our dispatches this morn-
ing, is a sad one, and will carry sorrow to
many hearts in Florida and other parts of
the country where he has friends. If it
were not for the kindness of friend, to
whom he rendered a special service when he
was honored and prosperous, he would be
beggar npon the streets of Detroit He is a
mental wreck, and unable to take care of
himself. Had it been known when he de
serted his seat in the United States Senate
many months ago, and went to Detroit, that
he was suffering from mental trouble, the
jokes which subsequently appeared in the
newspapers concerning him and his affairs
would never have been written. He
had a big heart, which responded
promptly to the call of suffering. He
made friends wherever he went, for
it was his nature to be- gentle and kind. If
he had enemies they were not of his making.
Only those who envied his success could
have harbored bitter feelings with regard
to him. The honors which came to him did
not make him vain and unapproachable,
those social amenities which contribute so
much to human happiness.
When Senator Jones went to Detroit it
was understood that he was in pursuit of
wealthy lady whom he desired to marry. 1t
was stated that his attentions were not
agreeable to her, and the fact that he re-
fused to cease pressing his suit was the oc
casion of innumerable witicisms at his ex-
pense. 1t was not thought at first that his
mind was diseased, but later ON the impress
sion became strong that he was not mental
ly sound The disposition to ridicule him,
then gave place to feeling Of pity, and
deep regret was felt that a career that
promised so much should be ending so
sadly.
Whatever Senator Jones accomplished in
life was due to his own unaided exertions.
He started in life as a mechanic and pursued
his trade while he read law. His success at
the bar was due probably more to his
natural ability and his excellent Judgment
than to his knowledge of the law. He reach
ed the United States Senate through a COM
bination of circumstances that may never
occur in any State again. Although his
election to that high position was something
of an accident, he proved himself to be well
able to fill it, and while he may not have
stood in the front rank Of Senators, his place
was not far from it. Those who knew him
WELL and recall the hearty, kindly voice
and manner with which he greeted his
friends and acquaintance, will read the an
nouncement that he is lunatic and beggar
with sorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
Barnum and His Loss.

Mr.. Barnum takes his loss philosophically
Although n years of age, he talks about
making it good next season and having a
more complete show than ever before by
March l as confidently as if he were a man
of only middle age. He says that bis wife
read him the first telegram about the fire at
about O. m, and that notwithstanding the
fact that property Of his to the amount Of
hundreds of thousands of dollars was beng
destroyed, he went to sleep at once, Just as
if nothing at all were happening which con-
cerned him. The reason of his indifference,
he explained, was that he had already been
burned out so many times that fire was an
old thing to him, and did not affect him
any more than one of the old circus jokes
which his clowns are in the habit of telling
Mr.. Barnum has suffered a good many
losses by fire. He estimates that as much
as a million dollars worth of his property,
not covered by insurance, has been turned
into smoke and ashes at one time and
another. The loss by the fire on Sunday
night was between 100000 and 1926, 900,
and the insurance was less than 100000.
Mr.. Barnum was exceedingly careful to
particulars of the fire and also of his plans
for the future. He knows the value of ad-
vertising, and the notoriety which this last
fire has given him will help him wonderfully
in making up his losses. He is not poor
man, however, by any means. He counts
his wealth by millions. Without touching
his private fortune he can have better
show by next spring than the one that was
partly destroyed Sunday night.
1t is said that Buffalo Bill has made more
money with his Wild West show than ever
Mr.. Barnum made as d Snowman in the
same length of time That may be true,
but Buffalo Bill stumbled, as it were on
his good fortune, while Mr.. Barnum,
throughout his long and varied career, has
displayed in his business talent that is al
most genius.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
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tlorida's Prospects.

Several Philadelphia capitalists, among
them Hamilton Disston, John L. Hill and
Daniel McClurth, are at present in South
Florida looking after the large interests they
have there, and preparing TO make other in
vestments. They have started new town
on Lake Tohopekaligo, and their expressed
intentions is to spend great deal of money
improving it.
Mr.. Disston. in the course of converse
ton about Florida day or two ago, said
that he had every reason to think that the
number of tourists and immigrants who
would seek the State this season would be
very large He knew, he said. that great
many Philadelphia people intended to make
the State visit this winter, and he had in
formation that justified the statement that
hundreds of Pennsylvanians are preparing
to make their homes there.
There is no particular reason to think
that Florida is losing her popularity. The
real estate craze in California, that for
year or two has drawn so many people to
that State, is about over, and attention will,
in all probability, be more strongly turned
toward Florida in the near future than ever
before.
There is growing impression that Flori-
da is to be great sugar producing State.
Those who have experimental there with
sugar have met with very encouraging
results A sugar mill has been erected at
Kissimmee at cost Of over $4,000 and
others will be built as soon as there is a
demand for them. The State has hundreds
of thousands of acres which are suitable for
sugar culture, and which doubtless will in
few years be utilized for that purpose.
The Sub-Tropical Exposition at Jackson
vile and the opening of the magnificent
new hotel at st. Augustine will draw into
the State an unusual number of visitors be-
tween now and April uext. The climate
and other attractions will induce many of
them to make their homes there. Florida
may look for boom this winter that will
be as great as any she has ever known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
He Had a Corner on Monkeys.
F-on, the H0zeft,

rTOHt I1S UIZeItS UW Atut.
A merchant in Marseilles once wrote to a cor
respondent on the coast of Africa asking him
to send him at his convenience two or three
monkeys of the rarest and mo valuable spe-
cles. AS chance would have it the merchant, in
stating the number wrote the on (or) between
the figures and with very small o and a
dlminutive u. How great events may issue
from small causes will appear from the sequel.
few months passed over, when at last a mes
senger was sent from the harbor to inform the
merchant that his menagerie had landed MY
menagerie!' was the astonished reply. Yes, a
menagerie; in fact, a whole cargo of monkeys
has come for you" The merchant could not
believe the man until letter was delivered to
him from his friend in Africa, a person of the
most scurupulous exactness, in.which he gravely
apologized for his having been unab e, notwith-
standing all his efforts, to procure more than
100 monkeys instead of 203 as ordered, but
promised to forward the remainder as soon as
possible. Imagine the feehngdof the merchant
on going down to the port to convice himself
with his own eyes of the existence of his 100
monkeys, which were all comfortably housed
and which grinned at him through the bars of
their cages. 1t was one of those moments in a
lifetime when man hardly knows whether to
laugh or to weep.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
A Bad Bet to Lose.
From the PhiIadeIphia Press.


A rather singular bet was made in this city on
the night before election. No money was
wagered, but it was agreed that the winner
should be privileged at any time within twelve
months to call upon the loser at any time, night
or day, and in any place, and proclaim in a loud
tone: Il own this man. He dare not deny it. l
possess a secret about his life that puts him
completely in my power. He dare not refuse to
do anything tell him. To prove my assertion
| will order him to treat every one within sound
of my voice to champagne" Imagine the
situation should this be sprung upon the unfor-
tunate loser in a crowded cafe, or at business
meeting, or at a banquet! 1t was mutually
agreed that no matter how offensive the tone or
manner might be the loser dare not resent it.
The manner in which the gentleman who got
on the wrong side of the fence avoids the gen,
teman who got on the right side in crowded
places is amusing, to say the least. He has
been living in dread since election day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

At the funeral of John J. Breslin, the
Irish patriot, in New York, there was a
noteworthy incident that may prove very
important to the supporters of the Irish
cause in this country. Leaders of both fac
tions OF the Clan-na-Gael, the Irish revolu-
tionary party, met on this occasion and
over the grave of the dead patriot the first
steps toward reconciliation and reor-
ganization of the divided society were
taken. 1t will be remembered that after
the last Presidential campaign it was
charged that the funds of the order had
been used in supporting Blaine, and large
faction of the association withdrew. Repre-
sentatives of the kicking element are now
examining the matter carefully, and it is
announced that the differences win shortly
be amicably settled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

In an article on the Church and Circus
p. t. Barnum recalls the fact that fifty-one
years ago at Lenox, Mass, he had an expe-
rience similar to that of Emma Abbott, vet
ne doubts whether that lady was justified
in arising in church and defending the stage
against the attack of the preacher But
Barnum consoles himself with the assurance
that both the church and the circus are bet.
ter to-day than they were fifty years ago
the church has gained in liberality, the cir
Gus in morality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The express war" will undoubtedly re-
suit in the organization of an express
trust, "and the entire business of the country
will be placed under the absolute control Of
an executive committee, or board OF some
kind. This would mean an advance in
rates, largely increased profits and pleas
ant time generally for the express men.
What is the objection to organizing soci-
ETY. of trusts9 The sugar trust, the
lumber trust, the rubber trust, the petro-
leum trust, the coal combination, the Bes-
semer Steel Association, the Standard Oil
Company, and many other powerful mon
opolies would undoubtedly gladly enter
an association of trusts,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
a Rude Awakening.

From the Journal Of Education.
She had a face surprising fair;
All men admired her beauty rare:
And /?
Well, / adored her. nothing less;
To be with her was happiness
Three ply.
OF course she knew; she was not blind;
She saw my plight, and she was kind
And good;
For when asked her if she ID wed
A chap like me, she blushed, and said
She would.
oh, then the summer quickly flew
Till the time came to say adieu
One night.
She promised when | went away
That every single blessed day
She'd write.
But her first letter drove me mad
Almost, with wild despair, for sad
To tell,
This lovely maid, for whom yearned
So lovingly, had never learned
To spell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The gray-haired Danish author, P. c..
Sinding, who was found dead in his bed in
New York Saturday, was at one time quite
a noted man. He came to this country to
establish a branch of a Danish church, of
which he was an ordained minister, but fail
ing in this he devoted himself to literary
work and for while was professor of Scan
dinavian languages in Columbia College,
New York He also devoted much time to
translating Danish works, and many of his
productions are considered mastery efforts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

DR.. Parker, of England, who has been
travelling through this country delivering
lectures. and who delivered the eulogy on
Mr.. Beecher few weeks ago has made up
his mind to return to London without seeing
the whole country. Speaking of his ex-
periences in this country to ST.
Paul, Mimi, newspaper man, he
said: 81 find that my constitution
is utterly inadequate to the strain
upon the system of these interminable jour-
neys, the hour after hour in a sleeper, the
vast distances, the endless succession of
cities which have sprung up as if they had
been set down upon the plain in the night
by genii. These appall me and weigh upon
my spirit to, that degree that / am worn
out. am appalled,, amazed, oppressed by
this wonderful country. / could have no
conception of its extent. Then there is the
utter disregard of the value of money which
IA foreigner finds here. 1t seems to me that
one of your dollars is no more than one of
our shillings. If should he offered els for
a letter in England should think that some
one were playing joke on me, but here for
one letter some one offers me $500" And
yet there are well informed people in Eng
land who have an idea that this country is
not much bigger than their own tight little
island. DR.. Parker is now in a position to
furnish such people some very interesting
information about the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The statement in the New York Sun that
Allen Thorndike Rice had won $3.50, 600
from Pierre Lorillard at the Union Club in
game of cards again calls public attention
TO the greatest objection to ''club life" SC
popular in the North. Although gam
bling" is prohibited in all first class clubs, it
is nevertheless a well-known fact that big
stakes are played for nightly in every New
York club, and that thousands of dollars
change hands over card tables at single
sitting,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

Mr.. Parnell, thu Irish leader, in an inter-
view in London, is quoted as saying: RE
sDecting the general situation, may say
that in my judgment more feeble or inert
government never held the reins in Ireland.
They are teaching Irishmen most disas-
trous lesson by their bungling incapacity,
teaching that the law may be successfully
defed." In support of this statement Mr..
Parnell calls attention to the fact that the
coercive measures which the government is
attempting to enforce are being successfully
detied by thousands of members of the sup
pressed branches of the league and by every
Nationalist newspaper editor in Ireland. The
offenses against the coercion act, he points
out, have increased one hundred fold under
the present firm and resoluten policy
which the Tories claim to be carrying into
operation in Ieland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

Mr. Jones Hamilton and Mr.. Eubank,
who are charged with the murder of the
prohibition editor, Cambria, at jackson,
Miss, have been trying for many weeks to
get released from Jail on bail There is
plenty of money to pay lawyers, but the
Mississippi judges have made up their minds
that the two men shall remain in confine-
ment until jury passes upon the indict-
ment which has been found against them
The judges are doubtless right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
An Old Story.

From the Ne1c York World (Denl.)
The sinking of the Scholten is but the repeti-
tion of an old story The familiar features were
all there Running incautiously in fog, fail
ure one of the vessels to display proper lights,
a crash in the dark terror among passengers
and no discipline for the crew, useless lifeboats,
acts of heroism. marvellous escapes, a long
death list. VIII it be the usual verdict Of mo
body to blafne?"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The two convict companies who were re-
Gently fined $4,000 each, for violations of
the law relating to convicts, have, it seems,
concluded to furnish the money within the
time mentioned by the Governor. They
are not anxious to lose their contracts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
Not laundering After Pardon.

from the Boston IrdUeler (Rep).
Even George William Curtis finds it difficult to
forgive Grover Cleveland for his letter urging
the election of John X. Fellows. But has Mr..
G.. w. Curtis seriously asked himself whether it
may not be just possible that Mr.. Cleveland does
not care continental whether he has his for
gveness or not? 1t looks as if the mugwump
orange having been sucked dry, the administra-
ton has no further use for it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

According to representatives of the Yale
and Princeton college foot ball teams, the
best college athletes are Christians, and
their favorite game sort of a muscular
Christianity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
Darien's Quarantine.

The Board of Health of Darien decided
some days ago, not to continue quarantine
at their port during the winter season.
Quarantine will doubtless be established
again on May ], of next year. In the mean
time about the only protection Darien will
have against the introduction of infectious
and contagious diseases, will be that af-
forded by the pilots, who are instructed not
to bring into that Port any vessel from a To-
cality where infectious or contagious dis
eases prevail if the vessel have sickness on
board. No port physician will be employed
at Doboy, but if there is need of one there
at eny time, one will be sent from Darien
to perform such duties as may be required
of him..
The Board of Health Of Darien was not ii
seems, unit in removing all quarantine re-
strictions except such as can be enforced
through the pilots, and it is a question
whether the boards action is wise. Cholera
is prevailing,in Europe and there is doubt
less yellow fever and smallpox at some OF
the ports with which Darien has CONNER
cial relations
If Darien should have the misfortune to
have two or three cases of a disease re-
garded as infectious or contagious within
her limits before the season for regular
quarantine begins, quarantine would doubt
less be established against her very promptly.
Cold weather is not much protection against
cholera, and it should be guarded against
about as carefully in winter as in summer.
The expense of keeping quarantine officer
at Doboy until next May would not be a
great deal, but the loss which Darien would
suffer would be very considerable if she
should be quarantined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The assertion that Cardinal Mazzella had
officially examined and approved the works
of Henry George on behalf of the Catholic
church has been denied authoritatively by
that official, who adds that he has not ex-
amined them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24
A Good Crack at Mr.. Froude.

From the NetO York Ste tDenl.)
James Anthony Froude, falsiher of history
and worshiper of brute force, is pleased to
think that military quasi military rule is
what Ireland needs Mr.. Froude is very clever
writer but the trouble with him is, he is living
in Strongbow's or Straffords time and not in
the nineteenth century
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-24

The discussion in regard to the prosecu-
ton of art dealers is growing more interest
ing day by day. Anthony Comstock has
done much in the interest of morality, and
has also at times failed to take proper steps
toward the suppression of vice where his in
reference wouldhave been of great benefit
For instance, if Anthony would devote his
attention to the distribution of vile photo
graphs as an advertisement for cigarettes
and prosecute those who distribute them he
would be suppressing vice, but it is ques-
tionable if he is advancing the morality of
the people of this country by prosecuting
picture dealers for selling works of art. The
indecencv of picture does not depend upon
the lack of drapery, but the suggestions to
which the work gives rise